Kanji 寺: Buddhist temple
Key takeaways
Kanji 寺: Buddhist temple. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 寺
Buddhist temple
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
A temple is a place built on the earth (土) where people follow strict rules or measurements (寸). Imagine a sacred building carefully constructed on the ground, inch by inch.
